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Brazil Crushes Scotland 3-0; Vinicius Scores Twice

6/25/2026

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Summary

Vinicius Junior Scores Twice

Brazil beat Scotland 3–0 in Miami on June 25, 2026.
Vinicius Junior scored twice, including a first-half stoppage-time header, becoming the first Brazilian to score in every group match since 2002.
Brazil finished Group C with four points and a +3 goal difference, while Scotland remained third with three points and a –3 goal difference, still awaiting best-third-place qualification.

Summary

Brazil Over

FanDuel lists Brazil at -350, Scotland at +1000, and a draw at +460 on the 90-minute money line.
FanDuel sets the total-goals line at 2.5 and offers Brazil –1.5 at -115.
SportsLine handicapper Martin Green, with an 18-8 record and nearly $1,000 profit on 2026 UCL picks, recommends the over on goals.
Green also predicts a Brazil victory, citing Vinícius Júnior and Matheus Cunha’s firepower.

History

Historical Context

Brazil's 2002 World Cup victory in Yokohama, where Ronaldo scored twice to finish as top scorer with eight goals, gave the nation its fifth title—a record that still stands. The team also became the first since 1970 to win every match, a feat no later champion has matched as of 2026. The win cemented Brazil's dominance, a backdrop for its 2026 friendly win over Scotland.

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Vinicius Junior Scores Twice

Brazil beat Scotland 3–0 in Miami on June 25, 2026.
Vinicius Junior scored twice, including a first-half stoppage-time header, becoming the first Brazilian to score in every group match since 2002.
Brazil finished Group C with four points and a +3 goal difference, while Scotland remained third with three points and a –3 goal difference, still awaiting best-third-place qualification.

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